Author: Michael Hall

North Bay favorites Festival Speed (San Anselmo) and Sara Rodenburg (Point Richmond) are set to perform at the July 24 Foggy Mountain Bluegrass Festival at The Surf Spot, Pacifica. Seven bands will perform at the event.

The FREE Sunday afternoon outdoor festival is presented by The Surf Spot Restaurant and welcomed by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.

In addition to the 11:00am-6:00pm stage line-up, there is room for jamming on the property.

A variety of good food and drink will be available while bluegrass fans enjoy the music.

Pacifica is close by, but is a world away from the bustling Bay Area. The Surf Spot is located at 4627 Coast Highway, Pacifica, CA 94044. Phone: (650) 355-7873.

Two great Northern California Bluegrass Society summertime bluegrass festivals are coming up soon in Pacifica and Tres Pinos (near Hollister). Plan now to join us!

FREE Foggy Mountain Bluegrass Festival, July 24, The Surf Spot, Pacifica. (NCBS welcomed)

The Line-Up: Pacific Drive, The Dim Lights, Jim & Louise Mintun, Festival Speed, Redwood Ramblers, Sara Rodenburg, Foggy Coast Kids.

NCBS Presents The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, August 11-14, San Benito County Historical Park, Tres Pinos. The Discount Advance Ticket Deadline is July 22.

The Main Stage Line-Up: Amazing Dr. Zarcon’s Breathing Machine, Barwick & Siegfried, Blue Summit, Brookdale Bluegrass Band, Cliff Compton & Mountaintop, Courthouse Ramblers, Damdave & The Left-Hand Band, The Dim Lights, Glad To Be Here, GrassKickers, Kids on Stage, Kitchen Help, Mountain Fire Band, One Button Suit, Pacific Drive, Rambling Minors, Shepherd Canyon Band, Sidesaddle & Co, Sidetrack, Stray Hollow, Susie Glaze & The Hilonesome Band, The Vivants, Vintage Grass, & The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers.

Pacific Drive and Jim & Louise Mintun are set to perform at the second Foggy Mountain Bluegrass Festival at The Surf Spot, Pacifica, on Sunday, July 24.

The FREE outdoor festival is presented by The Surf Spot Restaurant and welcomed by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.

The music will run 11:00am-6:00pm. Fine food and drink will be available and there is room for jamming.

The Surf Spot is located at 4627 Coast Highway, Pacifica, CA  94044. Phone: (650) 355-7873.

The next two shows in the Summit House Thursday Bluegrass Series will feature local faves The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers and Hidden Still.

The FREE shows are presented by the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill and welcomed by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.

This place is perfect for music, has great food and drink, and has a fantastic view of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Shows run every Thursday 6:00-8:30pm.

Here is the schedule for this week and next:

July 14 — The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers

July 21 — Hidden Still

The Summit House is on Highway 17 between Los Gatos & Scott’s Valley.

Thanks to Robert Cornelius for booking these performances!

The Northern California Bluegrass Society is pleased to welcome a new, elegant bluegrass event to the North Bay. Here is all you need to know to go:

The Festival: The second annual Green Music Center Bluegrass Festival will be held Sunday, July 10 at Weill Hall & Lawn on the campus of Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park. Gates open at 1:00pm and showtime is 3:00pm.

Line-Up: The David Grisman Bluegrass Experience, The Sam Bush Band and the Jeff Austin Band.

Tickets:

Indoor — $45. Lawn — $25.

There will be plenty of tickets at the gate. To purchase NCBS Discount Tickets in advance and receive a 20% Discount, purchase tickets Online, and use the code Mando at checkout.

Weather: Nice. Sunny. High 79, Low 49.

Directions:

Sonoma State University is in Rohnert Park, approximately one hour north of San Francisco on Highway 101.

Situated on the campus of Sonoma State University, the Green Music Center entrance is off the Rohnert Park Expressway near the intersection of Petaluma Hill Road. From Highway 101, take the Rohnert Park Expressway exit. Drive east 2.2 miles to the Sonoma State University entrance on your right.

As you enter campus from Rohnert Park Expressway, there are multiple parking lots immediately to your right. Parking in Lots L, M, N and O is included in the price of your ticket for all concerts at the Green Music Center.

Bring: Blankets and lawn chairs for outdoor seating. Dress in layers for outdoor seating.

Food & Drink: Outside food may be brought for your picnic. However, no outside liquids (including water, beer, wine or sodas) may be carried into the hall or onto the lawn. Free water bottle-filling stations are available. Food and drink will be available for purchase. In addition, more formal food services are available.

The second annual Green Music Center Bluegrass Festival will be held this Sunday, July 10 at Weill Hall & Lawn on the campus of Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park. Showtime is 3:00pm.

The David Grisman Bluegrass Experience, The Sam Bush Band and the Jeff Austin Band are on the mandolin-centric program.

NCBS Discount Tickets: To receive a 20% Discount on your advance tickets, use the code Mando at checkout when you order online.

The festival is welcomed by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.